Drill Rig Operator.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Drill Rig Operator to operate and manage drilling equipment in field environments. The role includes planning borings, ensuring loads are prepared and secured, and supervising a small drill crew.

You will work on projects requiring careful adherence to safety and procedural standards. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform core drilling with minimal supervision and to apply specialized methods for subsurface data collection.

Competenze

• Ability to perform core drill rig operation with minimal supervision.
• Load and secure all necessary supplies before travel to site.
• Supervise two or more drill rig operators or helpers.
• Apply special methods to obtain subsurface data.

Mansioni

• Determines when different formations are encountered from reaction of drilling equipment, such as resistance to penetration, sound of motors. Installs and operates drilling equipment.
• Makes field reconnaissance of work site and nearby area. Assists Drill crew leader in the layout of borings, noting access routes and water sources.
• Supervises two or more drill rig operators (WG-8) or drill rig operator helpers (WG-5).
• Performs special methods and test procedures to obtain subsurface data.

Conoscenze

Operate drill rigs

Load and secure supplies

Supervise drill crew

Field reconnaissance

Strumenti

Core drill rig

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Duties

• Determines when different formations are encountered from reaction of drilling equipment, such as resistance to penetration, sound of motors, etc. Installs and operates drilling equipment.
• Makes field reconnaissance of work site and nearby area. Assists Drill crew leader man in the layout of borings, if required, making note of access routes, sources of drilling water, and other physical features.
• In the accomplishment of the above duties the employee exercises supervision over two or more drill rig operators, WG-8, or drill rig operator helpers, WG-5.
• Special methods and test procedures are often required to obtain subsurface data.

• Determines when different formations are encountered from reaction of drilling equipment, such as resistance to penetration, sound of motors, etc. Installs and operates drilling equipment.
• Makes field reconnaissance of work site and nearby area. Assists Drill crew leader man in the layout of borings, if required, making note of access routes, sources of drilling water, and other physical features.
• In the accomplishment of the above duties the employee exercises supervision over two or more drill rig operators, WG-8, or drill rig operator helpers, WG-5.
• Special methods and test procedures are often required to obtain subsurface data.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in districts HTRW program and will be included in the annual medical surveillance program.
• Required to pass a medical surveillance physical examination annually.
• Required to wear and use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment, including the occasional use of a respirator.
• Drives Government-owned vehicles and as required, operates outboard motorboats incident to accomplishment of assigned duties. Required to have and maintain a current Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Travel required up to 95% of the time.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing..

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) Drill Rig Operator without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: Perform common use of a core drill rig AND load supplies and equipment prior to commencing a drilling project assignment, making certain that all necessary items are loaded and are in proper working order before traveling to the job site, and assure that loads are secured safely. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
• Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator
• Physical Efforts: Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Considerable physical exertion is required due to the large size of the drill rigs and the difficulty in manipulating the controls. A high level of reflex action is required in responding to unpredictable formation changes, overburden conditions, and core recovery problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 40 to75 pounds and occasionally as much as 150 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strain and danger of falling while working.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Position is being filled at the WG-08 target WG-11 level. Duties described reflect the full performance WG-11 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
• This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.